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As temperatures climb and the summer holiday gets into full swing, work might be the last thing on your mind. Whether it’s the kids home from school, the upcoming 4th of July holiday or daydreaming about taking a vacation, the summer months offer ample opportunity for distraction. But summer is actually a great time to double down and up your efficiency. Just think about it: the office is quieter with many colleagues out on vacation, bosses tend to be a bit more lenient about flexible scheduling and the days are longer so you can get more done throughout the day.
All it takes to make the most of your summer is tweaking your approach to productivity just a bit. In case you need some inspiration, we’ve put together a few helpful summer productivity tips to help increase efficiency, life your spirits and fight the summer slump.
Productivity Tips to Fight the Summer Slump
Temperatures are rising, the kids are out of school and the yearning for vacation is intensifying. With all of the temptations summer has to offer, it’s hard not to fall into the dreaded summer slump. If your productivity is waxing and waning like the tides of the ocean, it may be time to implement these handy summer productivity tips.
Adopt Summer Hours
Summer hours are a great way to enjoy your summer without sacrificing productivity. A summer hours schedule usually entails working longer days Monday through Thursday so you can enjoy a longer weekend. For example, a summer hours schedule could have you working 10-hour days Monday through Thursday to allow for perpetual three-day weekends.
Get Your Vitamin D
According to a University of Cambridge study [1], Vitamin D deficiencies can cause cognitive impairment. Treat your brain to a break in the sun and reap the rewards of better brain function.
Get Out of the Office
Stanford University found that remote workers are 14% more productive than office-based workers. [2] Ditch the desk and work from somewhere a bit more zen to up your productivity.
Plan Your Dream Vacation
A 2010 study in the Applied Research in Quality of Life journal revealed that planning or anticipating a vacation can make you happier than actually going on the trip.
References
[1] https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/does-d-make-a- difference/ [2] https://people.stanford.edu/nbloom/sites/default/files/wfh.pdf [3] http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11482-009-9091-9
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